Chapter 32

Evelyn's POV The weekend arrived too quickly. Early Saturday morning, Alexis was already vibrating with anticipation, waiting for Rowan and Rhys to arrive. But as time ticked by, minute after agonizing minute, there was no sign of the Wolfe family car. I couldn't reach Rowan's phone either, which was unusual. My little girl sprawled on the living room sofa, her chin propped on her tiny hands, her large, liquid eyes fixed on the gate, refusing to look away even for a moment. She kept turning to me, asking the same question with increasing worry. "Brothers not here yet?" I was growing concerned that something might have happened to them. Whatever his faults, Calvin wouldn't break a promise once he'd given his word,that much I trusted about him. I gathered Alexis into my arms, keeping my voice calm and reassuring. "Don't worry, sweetie. Your brothers might just be delayed. Mama will call and find out." Alexis nodded. "Wait for brothers." I tried Rowan's number again,still nothing but a bu